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WASHINGTON Ted Cruz is known for one thing: He's relentlessly opposed to President Barack Obama, even if it means shutting down the government to reverse him. Now as he launches his bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, the senator from Texas faces one overriding question: Can he translate the politics of rage into a successful campaign? History says no. Resoundingly. Candidates who give voice to disgust with a president or party can have an impact. They can win primaries and caucuses, embarrass the establishment of their own party, even change policy. But they seldom if ever win their nomination, let alone the White House. One exception: Ronald Reagan, who...

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WASHINGTON Ted Cruz is known for one thing: He's relentlessly opposed to President Barack Obama, even if it means shutting down the government to reverse him. Now as he launches his bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, the senator...

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